Description
Apple Cider Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes is a delightful autumn dish featuring tender pork glazed with a sweet and tangy apple cider sauce, served alongside creamy sweet potato purée.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 large sweet potatoes (approximately 2 pounds)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by setting your oven to 400°F (200°C) to preheat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the apple cider, whole grain mustard, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, rosemary, onion powder, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until the ingredients are well blended.
- Arrange the pork tenderloin in a roasting pan and generously pour the apple cider mixture over it, ensuring the meat is thoroughly coated.
- Roast the pork in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Remember to baste the pork with the sauce halfway through the cooking time for added flavor.
- While the pork is roasting, peel and cut the sweet potatoes into large chunks. Boil them in a pot of salted water for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
- Once cooked, drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Incorporate the heavy cream, butter, sea salt, and nutmeg (if desired). Use a potato masher or blender to achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
- After the pork has finished cooking, allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into medallions. Serve drizzled with the remaining apple cider glaze, alongside the creamy sweet potato purée.
Notes
- For a touch of sweetness, consider adding a tablespoon of maple syrup to the apple cider mixture.
- Enhance the flavor of the sweet potato purée by folding in some sautéed garlic or fresh herbs like chives or parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg